In a few days the number had grown to two thousand -- representatives of nations as far east as Nova Scotia, as far west as the Mississippi, and as far north as Hudson Bay.

Pontiac was absent, nor were there any Delaware, Shawnee, or Seneca ambassadors present.

These were absent through dread; but later the Senecas sent deputies to ratify the treaty made with Johnson in April.

When Bradstreet and his troops arrived negotiations were in full swing.

For nearly a month councils were held, and at length all the chiefs present had entered into an alliance with the British.